Lucrezia Stefanini (born 3 February 1998) is an Italian professional tennis player. She competes primarily on the ITF Women’s Circuit and the WTA Tour, playing right‑handed with a two‑handed backhand.
Early life and background
Stefanini was born in Florence, Italy. Details of her early tennis development and junior career are limited in publicly available sources.
Professional career
Turned professional – 2016.
ITF Circuit – Stefanini has won multiple singles titles on the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour, accumulating a total of five ITF singles championships as of 2023. She has also claimed several doubles titles on the circuit.
WTA rankings – She achieved a career‑high WTA singles ranking of No. 123 on 23 October 2023. Her highest doubles ranking is No. 267, reached on 30 January 2023.
Grand Slam participation – Stefanini made her Grand Slam main‑draw debut at Wimbledon 2022 after progressing through the qualifying rounds. She has also participated in the qualifying draws of the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open, advancing to the main draw of the US Open in 2023.
Notable performances – In addition to her Wimbledon appearance, Stefanini recorded a first‑round victory at the 2023 US Open, marking her first main‑draw win at a Grand Slam event.
Playing style
Stefanini is noted for a baseline‑oriented style, employing consistent groundstrokes and a two‑handed backhand. Specific tactical analyses are not extensively documented in major tennis publications.
Career statistics (selected)
| Year | Tournament (Grand Slam) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wimbledon | 1R (qualifying) → 1R (main draw) |
| 2023 | US Open | 1R (main draw) |
| 2023 | Wimbledon | Qualifying rounds |
Personal life
Public information about Stefanini’s personal life, education, or off‑court activities is minimal.
References
- Women's Tennis Association (WTA) player profile: Lucrezia Stefanini.
- International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament records.
- Official Grand Slam tournament archives.